Male Figure
Edo period (1610–1868)
Medium
Hanging scroll cut from rollers; ink and colors in silk
Classification
hanging scroll
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
88560
Art Historical Context
**Male Figure** by Miyagawa Chôshun, from Japan's Edo period (16151868), captivates with its refined portrayal of a solitary male subject. This hanging scroll, executed in ink and vibrant colors on silk, exemplifies the era's mastery of traditional Japanese painting. Originally mounted on rollers for selective display—often during intimate gatherings like tea ceremonies—this artwork has been carefully cut from its rollers, preserving its delicate beauty for modern appreciation. Housed in the Art Institute of Chicago's Arts of Asia department, it invites visitors to ponder the figure's poised e...